R 181754Z MAR 25
MARADMIN 137/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L LP WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE CY25 MARINE CORPS JOINT GLOBAL LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS SUMMIT (JGLOS)//
POC/M. D. LATHAM/MAJ/FEDEX CORPORATION WORLD HEADQUARTERS, CMC
FELLOW/TEL: (901)434-2407/EMAIL: MELISSA.LATHAM.OSV@FEDEX.COM//
POC/C. JACKSON/CIV/HQMC I&L LPM/D/TEL: (571) 256-2758/
EMAIL: CANDICE.JACKSON@USMC.MIL//
POC/J. A. BERRY/MAJ/HQMC I&L LPM/D/TEL: (703) 695-6099/
EMAIL: JAMES.BERRY@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Situation. This message announces the CY25
Marine Corps Joint Global Logistics Operations Summit (JGLOS) from
11 - 16 May 2025 at the FedEx World Headquarters in Memphis, TN.
Participants will gain increased situational awareness of FedEx
logistics operations and capabilities. The summit introduces
Marines to the operational tempo, processes, and functions
necessary for timely delivery of logistics in a commercial setting.
The events and presentation topics include, but are not limited to,
FedEx operating companies, innovation, and logistics solutions.
2. Mission. From 11 - 16 May 2025, selected Marines will
participate in the annual JGLOS in Memphis, TN to gain knowledge
about commercial logistics operations and capabilities and to
improve understanding of commercial logistics activities to enhance
Marine Corps' logistical capabilities.
3. Execution.
3.a. Commander's Intent. The purpose of this summit is to
familiarize Marine Corps personnel with commercial operations,
initiatives, and logistics solutions to gain a better understanding
of activities and applications across the Marine Corps.
3.a.1. Concept of Operations. Participants will interact with
FedEx leadership and observe FedEx activities.
3.a.2. Target audience:
3.a.2.a. Officers: Majors (O-4) to Colonels (O-6) and Chief
Warrant Officers (CWO2 - CWO5).
3.a.2.b. Enlisted: Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) to Master Gunnery
Sergeant / Sergeant Major (E-9).
3.a.2.c. Civilian: Not eligible.
3.a.2.d. Personnel who represent fields of expertise in logistics
operations, supply chain management, maintenance, and innovation.
3.a.2.e. Personnel that will fully participate in idea exchanges
with a vested interest in the topics.
3.a.2.f. Special consideration will be taken for nominees outside
the above target audience if they are endorsed by their command via
an email to the POCs justifying the exception.
3.a.2.g. Participant selection focuses on ensuring appropriate
representation of experienced personnel from across the Marine Corps.
Priority / special consideration is given to combat service support
Marines and / or those serving in logistics and innovation
assignments. Individuals that have assigned retirement dates or
plan who reach the end of active service within the next calendar
year are asked not to apply. The oncoming CMC FedEx Fellow has a
reserved seat.
3.b. Tasks.
3.b.1. Individuals are responsible for ensuring their nominations
are submitted NLT 24 March 2025 via the following link (link is
case sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/Mx9k8FXLha.
3.b.2. No later than 31 March 2025, selected participants will be
notified of selection by a listed POC via the email address provided
in the nomination form.
3.b.3. No later than 7 April 2025, attendees will confirm ability
to attend the summit via the following RSVP link (link is case
sensitive, recommend accessing link through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)forms.office.com/r/A4DdLmGXMR.
3.c. Coordinating Instructions.
3.c.1. Schedule, tours, and presentations. A detailed schedule
will be provided to participants upon arrival. Tours and
presentations are subject to change based off availability.
3.c.1.a. Schedule.
3.c.1.a.1. 11 May: Travel Day.
3.c.1.a.2. 12 May: Opening Remarks / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.3. 13 May: Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.4. 14 May: Tours / Presentations.
3.c.1.a.5. 15 May: Presentations / Closing Remarks.
3.c.1.a.6. 16 May: Travel Day.
3.c.1.b. Tours and Presentations.
3.c.1.b.1. FedEx Operations Overview.
3.c.1.b.2. FedEx Digital Transformation.
3.c.1.b.3. Global Operations and Network Planning.
3.c.1.b.4. Maintenance Operations.
3.c.1.b.5. Operational Hub Tours.
3.c.1.b.6. Logistics Information Technology.
3.c.1.b.7. Future Logistics and Innovation (Robotics, Autonomy,
In-Transit Visibility, Unmanned Aerial Systems).
3.c.1.b.8. Critical Inventory Logistics.
3.c.1.b.9. Customs Clearance and Trade Services.
3.c.1.b.10. Supply Chain Logistics.
4. Administration and Logistics.
4.a. JGLOS participation is limited to forty (40) personnel. All
summit-associated costs and travel are unit-funded. No government
lodging or messing are available. Participants' commands are
responsible for the funding and travel details of their
participants.
4.b. Recommended arrival airport is Memphis International (MEM).
4.c. Transportation to and from the Memphis International Airport
on travel days is not provided. It is anticipated FedEx will
provide transportation for summit attendees between the recommended
lodging facilities and FedEx facilities in support of summit events.
FedEx Headquarters address: 3610 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125.
4.d. Summit lodging facility:
4.d.1. Courtyard Memphis Collierville – 4640 Merchants Park Circle,
Collierville, TN 38107 / Tel: (901) 850-9390.
4.d.2. Group lodging has been blocked off for the summit at the
above location. Reservations must be made NLT 10 April 2025.
Please use the following link to make reservations (links are case
sensitive recommend accessing links through Microsoft Edge):
https:(slash)(slash)www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation
-link.mi?id=1738616635944&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
(Courtyard Memphis Collierville).
4.e. Uniforms. Summit attire for all participants is business
casual. Military uniforms are not required. Participants will
spend a great deal of time in the FedEx World Headquarters and tour
active FedEx operational hubs. Appropriate attire is required at
all times; long trousers (shorts and jeans are not authorized),
collared shirt, and comfortable close-toed footwear.
4.f. Meals. A sixty (60) dollar landing fee will be collected from
participants for four days of lunches at FedEx facilities at a rate
of fifteen (15) dollars per person per meal. This landing fee will
be collected on day one of the summit. Because of the operational
pace of the JGLOS, there will be limited lunch meal opportunities
outside of the FedEx-hosted meals. Selected participants will
provide dietary restrictions to the event staff during the RSVP
process.
4.g. On or about 30 April 2025, all participants are requested to
participate in a virtual call with LP/M leadership to discuss the
JGLOS, provide any updates, and address any questions.
5. Command and Signal. Direct questions concerning this message to
the POCs.
6. Release authorized by BGen Forrest C. Poole III, Assistant
Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP).//